ABIO 242 Physiology (sec. 003)
Instructor: Dr. Pam Steen
Email: pams@usca.edu
Lecture: MWF; 10:00am – 10:50am; SBDG 200
Lab: W; 1:00pm – 3:40pm; SBDG 108
Spring 2013
Office: SBDG 111B
Office Hours: MW; 9:00am – 9:50am
Lecture textbook: Human Physiology, 13th Ed. by Stuart Fox
Laboratory textbook: PhysioEx 9.0, 5th Ed. by Stabler et al.
Course Credit: Four credit hours
Course Description and Objectives: This class will introduce the student to the study of human
physiology. The objectives for this course are as follows:
1. The basic biochemical operations of cells, organs, and organ systems in the human body.
2. The structure and function of the cell membrane.
3. The function of the nervous system including synaptic transmission and sensory perception.
4. The skeletal muscle system and the physiology of muscle contraction in response to stimulation.
5. The function and importance of the endocrine system.
6. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
7. The urinary system, including the role that kidneys play in homeostasis by regulating ions, pH,
plasma volume, and water balance.
8. The process of digestion and excretion in humans.
9. Human reproduction.
10. Metabolism.
Grading:
Four Lecture Exams 40% (10% each)
Lecture Quizzes 10%
Laboratory Grade 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 10%
Grading Scale:
A (90-100%); B+ (86-89%); B (80-85%); C+ (76-79%); C (70-75%); D+ (66-69%); D (60-65); F (0-59%)
Reading: You are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) / sections in both the textbook and
laboratory manual prior to coming to lecture and lab.
Policy for Portable Electronic Devices: The use of any portable electronic devices, including cell
phones, pagers, MP3 players, iPods, etc., during class is not allowed for any reason unless prior
approval has been given to a student from the instructor or unless required for the course. If you are
planning to have any of these devices in class, they must be turned off and stowed away for the
duration of the class period. If you use a portable electronic device during a test, quiz, or other
assessment, you are eligible to receive a failing grade on that assignment.
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might
affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 134 B&E, (803)
643-6816, as soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate
accommodations based on medical documentation.
Writing Center: USCA provides a Writing Center located in Room 112 of the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building. If you need extra assistance on any writing assignment for this or any other class
that you are taking, please try the Writing Center.
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Week
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Lecture Schedule of Topics
The Study of Body Function
Chemical Composition of the Body
continue Chemical Composition of the Body
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – no class
Cell Structure and Genetic Control (quiz 1)
Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment
Enzymes and Energy (quiz 2)
Cell Respiration and Metabolism
The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses
Exam I (chapters 1 – 6)
The Central Nervous System
The Central Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System (quiz 3)
Sensory Physiology
Sensory Physiology
Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control (quiz 4)
Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control
Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control
EXAM II (chapters 7 – 10; 12)
Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones
Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones
Reproduction (quiz 5)
Blood, Heart, and Circulation
Blood, Heart, and Circulation
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Spring Break – no class this week
Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure (quiz 6)
Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure
Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure
Exam III (chapters 11, 13, 14, and 20)
The Immune System
The Immune System
Respiratory Physiology (quiz 7)
Respiratory Physiology
Respiratory Physiology
Physiology of the Kidneys (quiz 8)
Physiology of the Kidneys
Physiology of the Kidneys
The Digestive System (quiz 9)
The Digestive System
Regulation of metabolism
Regulation of metabolism (quiz 10)
Regulation of metabolism
Exam IV (chapters 15 – 20)
Return Exam IV to students
Final Exam (comprehensive) at 8am
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Attendance: Attendance will not be taken. However, students are encouraged to be present at all
lectures and labs. There will be no make-up quizzes. However, assignments (not including
exams) missed due to illness will be excused if documentation is provided.
Lecture Quizzes: During the semester, 10 lecture quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
lecture material presented during the previous week.
Exams: For each exam, students will need to bring a Scantron sheet, which can be purchased at the
bookstore. Make-up exams will only be allowed for a documented, excusable reason.
Laboratory Schedule
Each student will receive a lab grade that will constitute 30% of their final grade in the class.
Laboratory sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
Laboratory Grading:
Entrance quizzes 40%
Exit quizzes 40%
Final Lab Exam 20%
Entrance Quizzes: During the semester, 10 entrance quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material learned during the previous lab period.
Exit Quizzes: During the semester, 11 exit quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material
learned during the current lab period.
Note: Students will cover the designated lab material with their group members. As a group, students will
determine when they are ready to take their exit quiz. All group members must take the exit quiz at the same
time and then exit the lab.
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Mar. 6
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Apr. 10
Apr. 17
Apr. 24
Laboratory Schedule of Topics
Introduction to laboratory simulations
Cell transport mechanisms and permeability
Neurophysiology of nerve impulses
Skeletal muscle physiology
Endocrine system physiology
Cardiovascular dynamics/ Cardio. physiology
Blood analysis
Respiratory system mechanics
Spring Break – no class
Renal system physiology
Acid-base balance
Chemical and physical processes of digestion
Chemical and physical processes of digestion
Final Lab Exam (comprehensive)
Return Final Lab Exam
Exercise
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Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the
Student Handbook. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if academic integrity is violated. The
following honor pledge is to be signed and dated by the student on all exams.
“On my honor as a University of South Carolina at Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid on this assignment / examination. To the best of my knowledge, I am not in violation
of academic honesty.”